1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery 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 210 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 692 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Maserati | Rover |
Model | Shamal | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |