2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 636 kg more than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Maserati Spyder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Spyder | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Spyder | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4664 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |
