2004 Maserati Spyder vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 469 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati Spyder. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Spyder | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Spyder | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 140 L |
