1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Shamal | 930 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |