1998 Maserati Shamal vs. 2001 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2001 Mazda Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Mazda 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, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Shamal | 2001 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Shamal | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
