1995 Audi A6 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1995 Audi A6 and 1995 Maserati Shamal were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1995 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1995 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi A6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1995 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Audi A6. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi A6 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Audi | Maserati |
| Model | A6 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
