1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 16 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 537 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS. 2013 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 1997 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1997 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Maserati Shamal | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
Model | Shamal | CTS |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |