2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal

To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 422 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 1996 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1996 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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