1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 300 ZX 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 150 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1989 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Shamal | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 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 | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
