1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Shamal | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
