2006 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
