1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1996 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Shamal. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1996 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Azure | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
