1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 636 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Maserati Shamal | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Shamal | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
