Car comparison

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8vsMaserati Biturbo 425

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

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Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993
VS

Maserati Biturbo

425

203 hp2491 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboSedan1984-1987

Comparison overview

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Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    392 Nm
    289 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8MaseratiBiturbo425
Power
280hp209kW
203hp151kW
Torque
392Nm289lb-ft
304Nm224lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
58.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
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
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
2,491cc152cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,442mm57in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,453mm57in
Trunk volume
600L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8Maserati Biturbo 425PowerTorque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Biturbo 425: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm
MaseratiBiturbo4255,500 rpm3,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8MaseratiBiturbo425
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 has 77 hp more than Maserati Biturbo 425.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Biturbo 425 and Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: 77 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
MaseratiBiturbo425
304 Nm
224 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
MaseratiBiturbo425
1,180 kg
2,601 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
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MaseratiBiturbo425
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
MaseratiBiturbo4256.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and Maserati Biturbo 425: 0.1 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
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
MaseratiBiturbo425
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MaseratiBiturbo425
203 hp
151 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8MaseratiBiturbo425
Power
280 hp
209 kW
203 hp
151 kW
Torque
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Trunk score
600 L
21.2 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Maserati Biturbo 425

  • Is 810 kg lighter
  • Has 31 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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