1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Maserati Shamal | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | Laurel |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |