2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 522 kg more than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Guara | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
