1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
Model | Guara | Shamal |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |