1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 911 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 93 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Maserati Shamal | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Shamal | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
