1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 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 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | S3 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 444 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |