2007 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Maserati Spyder

To start off, both 2007 Audi S4 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 45 more horse power than 2007 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi S4 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 Audi S4 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi S4 2007 Maserati Spyder
Make Audi Maserati
Model S4 Spyder
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4161 cc 4244 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel 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 1530 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 88 L


 

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