1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona 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 225 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Shamal | Corona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2252 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
