1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 2003 Noble M12
To start off, 2003 Noble M12 is newer by 9 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1994 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 Noble M12.
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, 2003 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Maserati Shamal | 2003 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Maserati | Noble |
| Model | Shamal | M12 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
