2002 Maserati Spyder vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1994 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Maserati Spyder.
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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan President. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Maserati Spyder | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Spyder | President |
Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4253 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3040 mm |