1993 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,216 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 411 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. 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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Maserati Shamal | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Maserati | Lotus |
| Model | Shamal | Exige |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3216 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2299 mm |
