1991 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Maserati Shamal would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1991 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1991 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 222 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Shamal | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
