2009 BMW 330 vs. 1991 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1991 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1991 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 330 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
