2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2002 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F430 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
