1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 293 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1995 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1995 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | Shamal | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
