Car comparison

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8vsPorsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

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

New comparison

Maserati Mexico

4.2 V8

260 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

Carrera RS 2.7

210 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
260hp194kW
210hp157kW
Torque
373Nm275lb-ft
255Nm188lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
98.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,136cc252cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,760mm187in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,350mm53in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,271mm89in
Front track
1,390mm55in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,360mm54in
1,394mm55in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
150mm6in
Trunk volume
680L
-
Max trunk volume-
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
95L
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7PowerTorque
  • Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V85,000 rpm3,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76,300 rpm5,100 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
255 Nm
188 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
1,075 kg
2,370 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V87.5 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76.3 s

Although Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 8.2 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 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
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
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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
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
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.3 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
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
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiMexico4.2 V8Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
260 hp
194 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 V8Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7
Consumption19 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km33.25 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi53.51 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,850 L753 US gal627 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,988 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 118 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 480 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8
Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

4.2 V8
SS 5.0 V8
VS
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8vsMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Carrera RS 2.7
3.2 Carrera CAT
VS
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
4.2 V8
4.7 V8
VS
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8vsMaseratiBora4.7 V8
Carrera RS 2.7
3.3 Turbo
VS
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
4.2 V8
4.2 (Series 1)
VS
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8vsJaguarE-type 2+24.2 (Series 1)
Carrera RS 2.7
3.0 SC
VS
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
4.2 V8
4.2 (Series 1)
VS
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8vsJaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
Carrera RS 2.7
Carrera 4 3.4
VS
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
4.2 V8
4.9 V8
VS
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8vsMaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Carrera RS 2.7
Turbo 3.3
VS
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
4.2 V8
2.8 i V6 Turbo
VS
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8vsMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo
Carrera RS 2.7
3.2 Carrera CAT
VS
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7vsPorsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 vs Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 - car comparison - FastVsFaster