1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2004 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | 350Z |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 372 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |