1998 Maserati Shamal vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 7 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 241 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Shamal | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Maserati | MCC |
| Model | Shamal | Smart |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
