2003 Maserati Spyder vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2003 Maserati Spyder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Maserati Spyder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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, 2003 Maserati Spyder (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maserati Spyder | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Spyder | Venture |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
