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Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VvsPorsche 928 5.0 GT 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

Porsche 928

5.0 GT V8

330 hp4957 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

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
  • Highest torque
    436 Nm
    322 lb-ft
  • 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
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VPorsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
326hp243kW
330hp246kW
Torque
436Nm322lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
393km244mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
4,957cc302cu in
Length
4,100mm161in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,836mm72in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,500mm98in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VPorsche 928 5.0 GT V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 928 5.0 GT 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V86,200 rpm4,100 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VPorsche9285.0 GT 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
17.3 s
19.7 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
169 km/h
105 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
330 hp
246 kW

Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8 has 4 hp more than Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8: 4 hp (3 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
430 Nm
317 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
1,580 kg
3,483 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
Porsche9285.0 GT 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V85.8 s

Although Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8 has more power, Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Porsche 928 5.0 GT 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
21.9 L/100 km
10.7 mpg US
12.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V and Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8: 10.4 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
393 km
244 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
330 hp
246 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
21.9 L/100 km
10.7 mpg US
12.9 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
21.9 L/100 km
10.7 mpg US
12.9 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
Porsche9285.0 GT V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
21.9 L/100 km
10.7 mpg US
12.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32VPorsche9285.0 GT V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 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
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
21.9 L/100 km
10.7 mpg US
12.9 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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
393 km
244 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VPorsche 928 5.0 GT V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK21.9 L/100 km10.7 mpg US12.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km38.32 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi61.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal3,285 L868 US gal723 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year5,749 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Is 163 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 10.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 303 km (188 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Porsche 928 5.0 GT V8

  • Has 4 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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