1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 17 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 151 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal.

Because 1995 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Maserati Shamal 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Maserati Volkswagen
Model Shamal Jetta
Year Released 1995 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3217 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 444 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4644 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1778 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1482 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2651 mm


 

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