1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Shamal | Violet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
