1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1996 Maserati Shamal and 1996 Renault Laguna 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 236 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1996 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Shamal | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
