1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 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 176 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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1996 Maserati Shamal | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Maserati | Subaru |
Model | Shamal | Forester |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2616 mm |