1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown 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 225 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1994 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1994 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Maserati Shamal | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Shamal | Crown |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
