1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (385 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 430 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Sidewinder | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
