1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Maserati Shamal | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Rover |
| Model | Shamal | P4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
