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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (330 HP @ 4800 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 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Maserati Spyder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Maserati Spyder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
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 | 5653 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 88 L |
