2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Maserati Spyder and 2005 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Spyder | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Maserati | Smart |
| Model | Spyder | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
