2004 Maserati Spyder vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2004 Maserati Spyder and 2004 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (241 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 222 kg more than 2004 Maserati Spyder.

Because 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Maserati Spyder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Maserati Spyder 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Maserati Nissan
Model Spyder Pathfinder
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4254 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 359 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.1:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1952 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 80 L


 

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