2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1992 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1252 kg more than 1992 Maserati Shamal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
