1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 and 1998 Maserati Shamal were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Hyundai | Maserati |
| Model | Euro 1 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
