1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal 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 210 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Shamal | Clio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
