Car comparison

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300vsMaserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

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

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Maserati Shamal

3.2 i V8 32V

326 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    436 Nm
    322 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
304hp227kW
326hp243kW
Torque
389Nm287lb-ft
436Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight-
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,174cc133cu in
3,217cc196cu in
Length
4,390mm173in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,165mm46in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
200L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3006,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 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
MetricLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V has 22 hp more than Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
389 Nm
287 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
1,215 kg
2,679 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3004.5 s
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V5.3 s

Although Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V has more power, Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
652 km
405 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,165 mm
45.9 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.5 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
VehicleLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
389 Nm
287 lb-ft
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,165 mm
45.9 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
652 km
405 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
VehicleLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Is 202 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 47 Nm more
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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