2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati Spyder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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, 2007 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2007 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Acura | Maserati |
| Model | RL | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 88 L |
