1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 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 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 390 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | Shamal | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
