2002 Maserati Spyder vs. 2002 Proton 300
To start off, both 2002 Maserati Spyder and 2002 Proton 300 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 315 more horse power than 2002 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 645 kg more than 2002 Proton 300. 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, 2002 Proton 300, 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Maserati Spyder | 2002 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Maserati | Proton |
| Model | Spyder | 300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4253 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
