Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreravsMaserati 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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Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera

231 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1989
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Comparison overview

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Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
231hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,210kg2,668lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,164cc193cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,405mm55in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
530L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
85L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 CarreraMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 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
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
24.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
225 hp
168 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera has 6 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 Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
284 Nm
209 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
1,210 kg
2,668 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
245 km/h
152 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera6.1 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT5.8 s

Although Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera has more power, Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 CarreraMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
231 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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
-
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
-
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Has 86 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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