1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | Quest |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |