Car comparison

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8vsAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

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

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Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

300 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993
VS

AUDI V8 (D11)

4.2

280 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    402 Nm
    296 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
300hp224kW
280hp209kW
Torque
402Nm296lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,874mm192in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
600L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2PowerTorque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm
AUDIV8 (D11)4.25,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 has 20 hp more than AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 and Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V86.5 s
AUDIV8 (D11)4.26.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
300 hp
224 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
300 hp
224 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
402 Nm
296 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Trunk score
600 L
21.2 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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