Car comparison

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8vsMaserati Mexico 4.2 V8

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 Mexico

4.2 V8

260 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    500 km
    311 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
320hp239kW
260hp194kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
97.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
429km266mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,760mm187in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,390mm55in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
400L
680L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiMexico4.2 V85,000 rpm3,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
27.5 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 has 60 hp more than Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 60 hp (45 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
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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
275 km/h
171 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85.8 s
MaseratiMexico4.2 V87.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 2.0 L/100 km.

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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
429 km
266 mi
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
500 km
311 mi

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
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
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
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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
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
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
5.8 s
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
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
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
429 km
266 mi
500 km
311 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Khamsin 4.9 V8Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8
Consumption21 L/100 km11.2 mpg US13.5 mpg UK19 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km36.75 LC100 km33.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.14 LC100 mi53.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,150 L832 US gal693 UK gal2,850 L753 US gal627 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,513 LC/year4,988 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 107 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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