1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal 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 143 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 76 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2002 Seat Leon 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | Shamal | Leon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
