Car comparison

Maserati Biturbo 425vsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.2

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

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Maserati Biturbo

425

203 hp2491 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboSedan1984-1987
VS

Maserati Quattroporte III

4.2

255 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    353 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best economy score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiBiturbo425MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
203hp151kW
255hp190kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,180kg2,601lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight-
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,491cc152cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,442mm57in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,453mm57in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
550L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Biturbo 425Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2PowerTorque
  • Maserati Biturbo 425: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiBiturbo4255,500 rpm3,200 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.26,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiBiturbo425MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 has 52 hp more than Maserati Biturbo 425.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo4256.6 s
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.27.5 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 has more power, Maserati Biturbo 425 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBiturbo425
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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
MaseratiBiturbo425
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiBiturbo425MaseratiQuattroporte III4.2
Power
203 hp
151 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
-
18.5 L/100 km
12.7 mpg US
15.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
-
541 km
336 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 Quattroporte III 4.2
Consumption18.5 L/100 km12.7 mpg US15.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.10 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,775 L733 US gal610 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,856 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Is 720 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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