1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1994 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 246 kg more than 1994 Maserati Shamal. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Maserati Shamal | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Shamal | Supra |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |