1998 Maserati Shamal vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 505. 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, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Shamal | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Shamal | 505 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
