2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1992 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 Maserati Shamal.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 444 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
