1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Maserati | Panoz |
Model | Shamal | Esperante |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |