1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 159 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2002 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, 2002 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Shamal | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |