2008 Maserati Spyder vs. 2008 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2008 Maserati Spyder and 2008 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Saleen S7.
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, 2008 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maserati Spyder | 2008 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Maserati | Saleen |
Model | Spyder | S7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 283 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2692 mm |