1999 Honda Today vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 2 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 274 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 610 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Today | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
