1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1997 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 530 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | 450 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
