2007 Maserati Spyder vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Maserati Spyder is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Maserati Spyder. (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 Maserati Spyder. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati Spyder | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Spyder | S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |
