1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 210 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Shamal | 928 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |