1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 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 217 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 455 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Morgan |
Model | Shamal | 4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |