2004 Maserati Spyder vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 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 116 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Maserati Spyder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Spyder | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Spyder | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |
