1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 390 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati Shamal | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | 350Z |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3215 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |