Car comparison

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VvsMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

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
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Comparison overview

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Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    436 Nm
    322 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
326hp243kW
225hp168kW
Torque
436Nm322lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,100mm161in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
420L
530L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CATPowerTorque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
225 hp
168 kW

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V has 101 hp more than Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT and Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
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
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
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
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V5.3 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
696 km
432 mi
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
225 hp
168 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
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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
225 hp
168 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
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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
225 hp
168 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 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
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
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
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
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
326 hp
243 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
696 km
432 mi
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 66 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 km (0 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Is 177 kg lighter
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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