2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1998 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotec C 1000 | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Lotec | Maserati |
| Model | C 1000 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
