1993 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2004 Nissan Titan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1993 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2004 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Titan (514 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Shamal | Titan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3216 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3560 mm |
