1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1997 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1997 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, 2009 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Shamal. 2009 BMW 545 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. 2009 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Shamal | 545 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 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 | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
