1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 1 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 297 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 675 kg more than 1995 Fiat 126. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat 126 | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 126 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
