2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 873 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Spyder | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spyder | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 8032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3396 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 136 L |
