1993 Maserati Shamal vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 14 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Maserati Shamal. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1993 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1993 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Maserati Shamal | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Shamal | Titan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3216 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3560 mm |
