1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1996 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 1996 Maserati Shamal and 1996 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 205 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1996 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1996 Nissan Terrano II 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 1996 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |