1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 7 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Maserati | Rover |
| Model | Shamal | 75 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
