2008 Maserati Spyder vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 325 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maserati Spyder | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Spyder | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1295 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |