1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. 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 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Maserati | Tesla |
| Model | Shamal | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2352 mm |
