Porsche 911 Turbo (1974 – 1977) vs Maserati Merak (1974 – 1982): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Turbo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 7.7 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,195 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Maserati Merak is 53 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Turbo
1974 – 1977
|
Maserati
Merak
1974 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1977 | 1974 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 160 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 177 – 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 7.7 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 220 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,343 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,783 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,148 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,268 mm | 2,604 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,195 kg | 1,350 – 1,553 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.