1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett 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 274 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 530 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Shamal | Kadett |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |