1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 9 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 167 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 351 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Shamal | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
