1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1977 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1977 Triumph TR7. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 305 kg more than 1977 Triumph TR7. 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1977 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Maserati | Triumph |
| Model | Shamal | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |
