1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 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 201 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1388 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
| Model | Shamal | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
