1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 15 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1994 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Maserati Shamal | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Maserati | Ascari |
Model | Shamal | A10 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 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 Weight | 1320 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |