2004 Lexus SC vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus SC would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Lexus | Maserati |
| Model | SC | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 88 L |
