1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 17 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1322 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Shamal. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Maserati Shamal | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
Model | Shamal | Suburban |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3302 mm |