1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 93 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Maserati | Honda |
| Model | Shamal | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
