1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego. 2011 Kia Borrego 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 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Maserati | Kia |
| Model | Shamal | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
