2004 Maserati Spyder vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Maserati Spyder and 2004 Suzuki XL7 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 200 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Spyder | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Maserati | Suzuki |
| Model | Spyder | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
