Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VvsSpyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V

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

490 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2009
VS

Spyker C8 Spyder

4.2 V8 40V

400 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2009

Comparison overview

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Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    490 hp
    365 kW
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Power
490hp365kW
400hp298kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,000kg2,205lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
26.9L/100 km8.7mpg US10.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
322hp/t240kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
400hp/t298kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,050mm159in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,234mm49in
1,080mm43in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,400mm55in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
250L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
95L
100L

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 32VSpyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V: 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V7,500 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
11.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
204 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V has 90 hp more than Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V and Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
480 Nm
354 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
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
1,000 kg
2,205 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
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 32V4.1 s
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V: 0.4 s.

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
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,080 mm
42.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,000 kg
2,205 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,080 mm
42.5 in
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 520 kg lighter
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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