2006 Kia Sorento vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Sorento | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
