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Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VvsMaserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

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 Khamsin

4.9 V8

320 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1973-1982

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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
326hp243kW
320hp239kW
Torque
436Nm322lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
429km266mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
4,100mm161in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,440mm57in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,468mm58in
Trunk volume
420L
400L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
90L

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 Khamsin 4.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
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
17.2 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
275 km/h
171 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
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V has 6 hp more than Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 and Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: 6 hp (4 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
480 Nm
354 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
275 km/h
171 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 9.5 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
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
429 km
266 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 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
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

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
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

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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 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
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
Range score
696 km
432 mi
429 km
266 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VMaserati Khamsin 4.9 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK21 L/100 km11.2 mpg US13.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km36.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi59.14 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal3,150 L832 US gal693 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year5,513 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 273 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 9.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 267 km (166 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Has 44 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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