1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Esprit | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
