Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VvsCaterham CSR CSR

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

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Ferrari F430 Spider

4.3 i V8 32V

510 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2009
VS

Caterham CSR

CSR

200 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    605 km
    376 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Lightest
    565 kg
    1,246 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VCaterhamCSRCSR
Power
510hp380kW
200hp149kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
221Nm163lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
565kg1,246lb
Gross weight-
875kg1,929lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
36.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
365km227mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,511mm178in
3,300mm130in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,685mm66in
Height
1,217mm48in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,315mm91in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
250L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
95L
42L
CO2 emissions
360g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VCaterham CSR CSRPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
CaterhamCSRCSR7,000 rpm-7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VCaterhamCSRCSR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
14.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V has 310 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 310 hp (231 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
CaterhamCSRCSR
221 Nm
163 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
CaterhamCSRCSR
565 kg
1,246 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
315 km/h
196 mph
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V3.7 s
CaterhamCSRCSR3.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 4.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
605 km
376 mi
CaterhamCSRCSR
365 km
227 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
315 km/h
196 mph
CaterhamCSRCSR
200 hp
149 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 in
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
CaterhamCSRCSR
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
CaterhamCSRCSR
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VCaterhamCSRCSR
Power
510 hp
380 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
221 Nm
163 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
565 kg
1,246 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
365 km
227 mi
CO2 score
360 g/km
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 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
VehicleFerrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VCaterham CSR CSR
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 310 hp more
  • Has 249 Nm more
  • Has 80 km/h (50 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Is 875 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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