Car comparison

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS 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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Porsche 928

5.4 GTS V8

350 hp5397 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1995
VS

Maserati Shamal

3.2 i V8 32V

326 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1995

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.8 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    445 mi
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9285.4 GTS V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
350hp261kW
326hp243kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
436Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km445mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,397cc329cu in
3,217cc196cu in
Length
4,523mm178in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
-
Trunk volume
200L
420L
Max trunk volume
400L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
86L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85,700 rpm4,250 rpm6,800 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
MetricPorsche9285.4 GTS V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 has 24 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 5.4 GTS V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
500 Nm
369 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
1,620 kg
3,571 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85.7 s
MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V5.3 s

Although Porsche 928 5.4 GTS 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 5.4 GTS V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: 0.5 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
717 km
445 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.7 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
VehiclePorsche9285.4 GTS V8MaseratiShamal3.2 i V8 32V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
436 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 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
717 km
445 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
VehiclePorsche 928 5.4 GTS V8Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Shamal 3.2 i V8 32V

  • Is 203 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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