1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2011 Peugeot iOn is newer by 15 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 Peugeot iOn. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Shamal | iOn |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
