Car comparison

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VvsAlpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

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

Alpina Roadster S

3.3 i 24V

300 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
Power
390hp291kW
300hp224kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
362Nm267lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
3,346cc204cu in
Length
4,303mm169in
4,090mm161in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,500mm98in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
300L
240L
Max trunk volume-
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VAlpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
17.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
176 km/h
109 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
300 hp
224 kW

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has 90 hp more than Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 90 hp (67 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
362 Nm
267 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
1,320 kg
2,910 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
265 km/h
165 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V: 0.3 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
300 hp
224 kW
5.3 s
265 km/h
165 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,090 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32VAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
-
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
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,090 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
-
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 90 hp more
  • Has 89 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Has 1 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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