1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (423 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 755 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
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1995 Maserati Shamal | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Shamal | S |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 423 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3035 mm |