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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V BiturbovsHSV Caprice 5.7 215i

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

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-1998
VS

HSV Caprice

5.7 215i

292 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V BiturboHSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
306hp228kW
292hp218kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,632kg3,598lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
58.9s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,989mm196in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,491mm59in
Rear track
1,502mm59in
1,491mm59in
Trunk volume
495L
443L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V BiturboHSV Caprice 5.7 215iPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm
HSVCaprice5.7 215i4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V BiturboHSVCaprice5.7 215i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo has 14 hp more than HSV Caprice 5.7 215i.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Caprice 5.7 215i and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
1,632 kg
3,598 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo5.9 s
HSVCaprice5.7 215i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 0.8 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
630 km
391 mi
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
6.9 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V BiturboHSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
630 km
391 mi
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V BiturboHSV Caprice 5.7 215i
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 117 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 52 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Has 102 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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