2002 Maserati Spyder vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maserati Spyder 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 45 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911. 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Maserati Spyder | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Spyder | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4253 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
