2002 Maserati Spyder vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2002 Maserati Spyder and 2002 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 114 more horse power than 2002 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 275 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Maserati Spyder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Maserati Spyder | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Spyder | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4253 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
