1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
