Car comparison

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8vsMaserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 348 GTS

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1993-1995
VS

Maserati Shamal

3.2 i V8 32V

326 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    436 Nm
    322 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
320hp239kW
326hp243kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
436Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
3,217cc196cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
200L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
88L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V has 6 hp more than Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8 and Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
436 Nm
322 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
1,417 kg
3,124 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V85.4 s
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
693 km
431 mi
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
320 hp
239 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8

  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 112 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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