Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 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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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115)

SS 5.0 V8

335 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
VS

Maserati Shamal

3.2 i V8 32V

326 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1995

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
335hp250kW
326hp243kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
436Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg 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
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
3,217cc196cu in
Length
4,690mm185in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,420mm56in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
680L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V85,500 rpm5,500 rpm5,750 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
MetricMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 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
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 has 9 hp more than Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
461 Nm
340 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
1,651 kg
3,640 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V85.3 s
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V5.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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 Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 4.2 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
637 km
396 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.3 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
VehicleMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
637 km
396 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleMaserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Is 234 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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