1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 1 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | Rally Raid | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
