1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 15 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80. 2012 Volvo S80 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. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Maserati Shamal | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Maserati | Volvo |
Model | Shamal | S80 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 444 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2776 mm |