1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2007 MG ZT-T
To start off, 2007 MG ZT-T is newer by 11 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 MG ZT-T. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2007 MG ZT-T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 MG ZT-T weights approximately 495 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG ZT-T. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG ZT-T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2007 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | Maserati | MG |
| Model | Shamal | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
