1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Maserati Shamal 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 101 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 330 kg more than 1994 Maserati Shamal.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Shamal. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Maserati Shamal | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Shamal | C |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
