Car comparison

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8vsMaserati Mexico 4.2 V8

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 Mexico

4.2 V8

260 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiBora4.7 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
310hp231kW
260hp194kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
97.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,719cc288cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
4,335mm171in
4,760mm187in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,134mm45in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,390mm55in
Rear track
1,447mm57in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
300L
680L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiBora4.7 V86,000 rpm4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
MaseratiMexico4.2 V85,000 rpm3,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiBora4.7 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
27.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 has 50 hp more than Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 and Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: 50 hp (37 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
373 Nm
275 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V87.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 1.0 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiBora4.7 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
-
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
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
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
-
500 km
311 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 V8
Consumption19 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km33.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi53.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,850 L753 US gal627 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,988 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Has 380 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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