Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturbovsMaserati Royale 4.9 V8

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

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

2.0 Biturbo

287 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-1998
VS

Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    287 hp
    214 kW
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
287hp214kW
280hp209kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,385mm55in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
420L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 BiturboMaserati Royale 4.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo has 7 hp more than Maserati Royale 4.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
392 Nm
289 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo5.9 s
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo and Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
287 hp
214 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
6.5 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 Biturbo
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 BiturboMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
287 hp
214 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
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Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 Biturbo

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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