1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 212 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Shamal | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
