1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. 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 171 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 40 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Shamal | SL |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |