1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1997 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Tamora. (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Maserati Shamal | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Maserati | TVR |
Model | Shamal | Tamora |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |