2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (499 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Shamal. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1995 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1995 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Express | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Express | Shamal |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |