1962 BMW 700 vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 660 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 700 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2520 mm |
