1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1994 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Maserati Shamal | 2000 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | Shamal | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
