1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 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 213 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Shamal | 626 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
