1998 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (240 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2004 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (427 Nm). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Shamal | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
