Car comparison

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8vsMaserati 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 F355 Spider

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999
VS

Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    451 Nm
    333 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    553 km
    344 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
380hp283kW
390hp291kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
451Nm333lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
485km301mi
Calculated
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,496cc213cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,303mm169in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,440mm96in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
220L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
82L
88L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 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
MetricFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
16.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has 10 hp more than Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V84.7 s
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s

Although Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has more power, Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 1.0 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
485 km
301 mi
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 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

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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Maserati Spyder 4.2 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.0 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
380 hp
283 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 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
485 km
301 mi
553 km
344 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
VehicleFerrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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