1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1994 Dodge Venom and 1994 Maserati Shamal were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 263 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Venom | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 322 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
