Maserati Merak (1974 – 1982) vs Porsche 911 Targa (1974 – 1989): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Targa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 7.7 s. The Maserati Merak has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. The Porsche 911 Targa is the lighter car, from 1,070 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Maserati Merak is 53 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Targa.
| Specification |
Maserati
Merak
1974 – 1982
|
Porsche
911 Targa
1974 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1982 | 1974 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | Targa · Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 211 hp | 150 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 255 Nm | 236 – 284 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 7.9 s | 5.8 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 222 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.8 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,343 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,148 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,553 kg | 1,070 – 1,271 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.