Car comparison

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8vsMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

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

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Maserati Khamsin

4.9 V8

320 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1973-1982
VS

Maserati 228

2.8 i V6 Turbo

250 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1986-1992

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    695 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
320hp239kW
250hp186kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
429km266mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
400L
530L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
24.3 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 has 70 hp more than Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
1,240 kg
2,734 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
275 km/h
171 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85.8 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo5.8 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 9.2 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
429 km
266 mi
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
5.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
5.8 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.8 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
320 hp
239 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
429 km
266 mi
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleMaserati Khamsin 4.9 V8Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo
Consumption21 L/100 km11.2 mpg US13.5 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km36.75 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.14 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,150 L832 US gal693 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,513 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 107 Nm more
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Uses 9.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 266 km (165 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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