2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Exige | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
