1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 16 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 247 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Maserati | Lexus |
Model | Shamal | IS |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2728 mm |