2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 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 183 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 195 kg more than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Sorento | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1515 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 |
