2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Spyder | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Maserati | Dodge |
| Model | Spyder | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
