2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2005 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Vantage | Spyder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 88 L |