1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Maserati Shamal and 1996 Proton 400 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 207 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Proton 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 1996 Proton 400 | |
Make | Maserati | Proton |
Model | Shamal | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |