2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2003 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SSR and 2003 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 474 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Maserati Spyder (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. 2003 Chevrolet SSR has automatic transmission and 2003 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2003 Maserati Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet SSR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Chevrolet SSR | 2003 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | SSR | Spyder |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5316 cc | 4254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |