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Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8vsBMW M1 (E26) 3.5

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

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Maserati Khamsin

4.9 V8

320 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1973-1982
VS

BMW M1 (E26)

3.5

277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
320hp239kW
277hp207kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
20.7s
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
429km266mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
90L
116L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8BMW M1 (E26) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWM1 (E26)3.56,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
20.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 has 43 hp more than BMW M1 (E26) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
1,300 kg
2,866 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
275 km/h
171 mph
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85.8 s
BMWM1 (E26)3.55.6 s

Although Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 has more power, BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 8.1 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
429 km
266 mi
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 mph
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 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
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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 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
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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.6 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
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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
320 hp
239 kW
277 hp
207 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
429 km
266 mi
899 km
559 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 Khamsin 4.9 V8BMW M1 (E26) 3.5
Consumption21 L/100 km11.2 mpg US13.5 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km36.75 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.14 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,150 L832 US gal693 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,513 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 471 km (292 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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