2003 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 13 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (300 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
