1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 171 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 345 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator. 2009 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1996 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1996 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Maserati | Suzuki |
| Model | Shamal | Equator |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
