Car comparison

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8vsMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

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

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Maserati Mexico

4.2 V8

260 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
VS

Maserati 228

2.8 i V6 Turbo

250 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1986-1992

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    695 km
    432 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
97.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,136cc252cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,760mm187in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,390mm55in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,360mm54in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
680L
530L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
95L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V85,000 rpm3,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
24.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 has 10 hp more than Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
1,240 kg
2,734 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V87.5 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo5.8 s

Although Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 has more power, Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 7.2 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
500 km
311 mi
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
5.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.8 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleMaserati Mexico 4.2 V8Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo
Consumption19 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km33.25 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi53.51 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,850 L753 US gal627 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,988 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 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
  • Smallest trunk

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