1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 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 236 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 660 kg more than 1974 Morgan 4. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Maserati Shamal | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Shamal | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
