2003 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,244 cc, 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2003 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 394 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000. 2005 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2003 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda S2000 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S2000 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
