1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F 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 245 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 20 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F. 1988 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1997 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1997 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Maserati Shamal | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Shamal | Model F |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |