1999 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
