Car comparison

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8vsMaserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

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

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Maserati Khamsin

4.9 V8

320 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1973-1982
VS

Maserati Ghibli II

2.0 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

Comparison overview

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Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
320hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
429km266mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,223mm166in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,514mm99in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
400L
420L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
19.2 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 has 14 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
275 km/h
171 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85.8 s
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo5.7 s

Although Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 has more power, Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 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
VehicleMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
320 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
Range score
429 km
266 mi
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Khamsin 4.9 V8
Consumption21 L/100 km11.2 mpg US13.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km36.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.14 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,150 L832 US gal693 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,513 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 107 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 2.0 24V Biturbo

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 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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