Car comparison

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8vsMaserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

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

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Maserati Bora

4.7 V8

310 hp4719 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1977
VS

Maserati Ghibli II

2.8 24V Biturbo

284 hp2790 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiBora4.7 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
310hp231kW
284hp212kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
397Nm293lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,719cc288cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,335mm171in
4,223mm166in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,134mm45in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,541mm100in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,447mm57in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
300L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiBora4.7 V86,000 rpm4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiBora4.7 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
19.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 has 26 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo and Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
397 Nm
293 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
280 km/h
174 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V86.5 s
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo5.8 s

Although Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 has more power, Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo and Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
6.5 s
280 km/h
174 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
284 hp
212 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,134 mm
44.6 in
MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiBora4.7 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.8 24V Biturbo
Power
310 hp
231 kW
284 hp
212 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,134 mm
44.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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