1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 100 kg more than 1952 Morris Six. 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 1952 Morris Six | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | Shamal | Six |
Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |