1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Maserati Shamal | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Shamal | GT |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |