1998 Maserati Shamal vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 255 kg more than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1998 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Shamal | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
| Model | Shamal | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
