2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
Because 2008 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati Spyder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram 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, 2008 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Ram | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
