2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 12 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1993 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1993 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 360 kg more than 1993 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Spyder | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Spyder | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1680 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
