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Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VvsAC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati 3200 GT

3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

370 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1998-2002
VS

AC Cobra (MK IV)

5.0 V8

370 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Highest torque
    579 Nm
    427 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    900 kg
    1,984 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    411 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370hp276kW
370hp276kW
Torque
491Nm362lb-ft
579Nm427lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
900kg1,984lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
23.6L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
411hp/t307kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,217cc196cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,200mm165in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,285mm90in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,420mm56in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,485mm58in
Max trunk volume
220L
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
90L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32VAC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V6,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
370 hp
276 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
491 Nm
362 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
579 Nm
427 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
900 kg
1,984 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V5.1 s
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V and AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
370 hp
276 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Maserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaserati3200 GT3.2 Biturbo V8 32VACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
491 Nm
362 lb-ft
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
900 kg
1,984 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
-
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati 3200 GT 3.2 Biturbo V8 32V

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Is 690 kg lighter
  • Has 178 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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