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Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VvsMaserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

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
VS

Maserati Ghibli II

2.0 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

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 highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
326hp243kW
306hp228kW
Torque
436Nm322lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,100mm161in
4,223mm166in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,514mm99in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
420L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L

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 Ghibli II 2.0 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
107 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V has 20 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo and Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: 20 hp (15 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: 0.4 s.

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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
326 hp
243 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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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
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
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Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 63 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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