2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 10 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 550 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
