2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 635 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Astro | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
