2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2004 Cadillac XLR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac XLR. (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac XLR | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | XLR | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1640 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
