2005 Honda NSX vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 15 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 45 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 125 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | NSX | Shamal |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1445 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |