2000 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder

To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Maserati Spyder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Maserati Spyder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2002 Maserati Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda Civic 2002 Maserati Spyder
Make Honda Maserati
Model Civic Spyder
Year Released 2000 2002
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1491 cc 4253 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 104 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.5 mm 79.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 11.1:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 90 L


 

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