1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 14 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1996 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus LS 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, 2010 Lexus LS 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, 2010 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Maserati | Lexus |
| Model | Shamal | LS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3091 mm |
