1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 122 kg more than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Shamal. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1997 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1997 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Maserati Shamal | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Shamal | Armada |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3140 mm |