1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 15 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 266 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | 370Z |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 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 | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |