2008 BMW 118 vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 118 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
