1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 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 247 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Shamal | 220 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
