Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550vsMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

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

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Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina

550

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006
VS

Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Highest torque
    569 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Lowest city consumption
    25.0 L/100 km
    9.4 mpg US
    11.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
485hp362kW
390hp291kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
451Nm333lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
35.6L/100 km6.6mpg US7.9mpg UK
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,303mm169in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,440mm96in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
185L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
114L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina5507,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 has 95 hp more than Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
283 km/h
176 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
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
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 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
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
485 hp
362 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
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
Range score
-
553 km
344 mi
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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.

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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

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 118 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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