2003 Maserati Spyder vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2003 Maserati Spyder is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 100 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Spyder. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Spyder. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Maserati Spyder | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spyder | 560 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4254 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 94.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3080 mm |