1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 13 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Titan. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Titan.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Titan. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Titan. 2010 Nissan Titan 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. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Shamal | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
