1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena 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 224 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Maserati Shamal | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | Serena |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |