Maserati Quattroporte IV
3.2 V8 32V
336 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-1998
Car comparison
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VvsMaserati Quattroporte III 4.9
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Maserati Quattroporte III
4.9
280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1978-1988
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed285 km/h177 mph Unrestricted270 km/h168 mph Restricted
- Most powerful336 hp251 kW
- Highest torque450 Nm332 lb-ft
- Lightest1,647 kg3,631 lb
- Best power-to-weight204 hp/t152 kW/t4.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.1 L/100 km18.0 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score70/100
- Best economy score72/100
Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9
- Largest trunk600 L
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 336hp251kW | 280hp209kW |
| Torque | 450Nm332lb-ft | 393Nm290lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,647kg3,631lb | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Gross weight | 2,045kg4,508lb | 2,325kg5,126lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph Calculated | 66.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8s | 7.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.1s Calculated | 23.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated | 6.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK | 19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 14.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated | 147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated | 207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 611km379mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,217cc196cu in | 4,930cc301cu in |
| Length | 4,550mm179in | 4,980mm196in |
| Width | 1,810mm71in | 1,790mm70in |
| Height | 1,380mm54in | 1,350mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | 2,800mm110in |
| Front track | 1,522mm60in | 1,525mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,502mm59in | 1,525mm60in |
| Trunk volume | - | 600L |
| Max trunk volume | 475L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VMaserati Quattroporte III 4.9PowerTorque
- Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
- Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 6,400 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 5,600 rpm | 3,200 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.6 s | 6.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.8 s | 7.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.1 s | 23.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.2 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 14.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 163 km/h 101 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 336 hp 251 kW |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 280 hp 209 kW |
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V has 56 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9.
The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 56 hp (42 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 393 Nm 290 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 1,647 kg 3,631 lb |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 1,900 kg 4,189 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 5.8 s |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 7.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 1.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 19.5 L/100 km 12.1 mpg US 14.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9: 6.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 147 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 336 hp 251 kW | 5.8 s | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 280 hp 209 kW | 7.0 s | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V |
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| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V |
| 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 |
| 19.5 L/100 km 12.1 mpg US 14.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 19.5 L/100 km 12.1 mpg US 14.5 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK |
| MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | 147 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 19.5 L/100 km 12.1 mpg US 14.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V | MaseratiQuattroporte III4.9 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 336 hp 251 kW | 280 hp 209 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | 393 Nm 290 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.8 s | 7.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,647 kg 3,631 lb | 1,900 kg 4,189 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.1 L/100 km 18.0 mpg US 21.6 mpg UK | 19.5 L/100 km 12.1 mpg US 14.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 611 km 379 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 475 L 16.8 cu ft | 600 L 21.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 147 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V | Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK | 19.5 L/100 km12.1 mpg US14.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.93 LC100 km | 34.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.89 LC100 mi | 54.92 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal | 2,925 L773 US gal643 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,439 LC/year | 5,119 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V
- Has 56 hp more
- Has 57 Nm more
- Is 253 kg lighter
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9
- Has 125 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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