1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and 1996 Maserati Shamal were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 595 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Blazer | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
