1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Shamal. 2011 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1996 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1996 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Maserati | Alpina |
| Model | Shamal | B7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3140 mm |
