1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 118 kg more than 1997 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Shamal |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 1438 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |