2004 BMW 545 vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 7 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1997 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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 545 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
