2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 450 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 456M | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
