2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 200 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Shamal |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1520 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |