Car comparison

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VvsAC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007
VS

AC Ace

3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

354 hp3506 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    451 Nm
    333 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
390hp291kW
354hp264kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
-
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
3,506cc214cu in
Length
4,303mm169in
4,420mm174in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
300L
185L
Max trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VAC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V TurboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo6,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
19.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has 36 hp more than AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
407 Nm
300 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
283 km/h
176 mph
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
-
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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