Maserati Spyder
4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007
Car comparison
Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VvsMaserati GranCabrio I 4.7
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Maserati GranCabrio I
4.7
440 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7
- Most powerful440 hp328 kW
- Highest torque490 Nm361 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight233 hp/t174 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption15.2 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption23.2 L/100 km10.1 mpg US12.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption10.6 L/100 km22.3 mpg US26.8 mpg UK
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score76/100
- Best economy score66/100
- Best practicality score44/100
Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed283 km/h176 mph
- Lightest1,720 kg3,792 lb
- Best estimated range553 km344 mi
- Largest trunk300 L
Specification comparison
| Model | MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 390hp291kW | 440hp328kW |
| Torque | 451Nm333lb-ft | 490Nm361lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,720kg3,792lb | 1,887kg4,160lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.5s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph Calculated | 79.8s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.2s Calculated | 17.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK | 15.2L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK | 23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.3mpg US26.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated | 260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 553km344mi Calculated | 492km306mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,244cc259cu in | 4,691cc286cu in |
| Length | 4,303mm169in | 4,881mm192in |
| Width | 1,822mm72in | 1,915mm75in |
| Height | 1,305mm51in | 1,353mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,440mm96in | 2,942mm116in |
| Front track | 1,525mm60in | 1,586mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,538mm61in | 1,590mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 300L | 173L |
| Doors | 2 | 3 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 88L | 75L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VMaserati GranCabrio I 4.7PowerTorque
- Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
- Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 7,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 7,000 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17.4 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 390 hp 291 kW |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 440 hp 328 kW |
Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 has 50 hp more than Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V.
The biggest power difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7: 50 hp (37 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 1,887 kg 4,160 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 283 km/h 176 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 5.0 s |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 5.3 s |
Although Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 has more power, Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 15.9 L/100 km 14.8 mpg US 17.8 mpg UK |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 15.2 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 0.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 553 km 344 mi |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 492 km 306 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 390 hp 291 kW | 5.0 s | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 440 hp 328 kW | 5.3 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.
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| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V |
| 15.9 L/100 km 14.8 mpg US 17.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 |
| 15.2 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | 15.9 L/100 km 14.8 mpg US 17.8 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 15.2 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK | 5.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 15.2 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V | MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 390 hp 291 kW | 440 hp 328 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | 283 km/h 176 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,720 kg 3,792 lb | 1,887 kg 4,160 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 15.9 L/100 km 14.8 mpg US 17.8 mpg UK | 15.2 L/100 km 15.4 mpg US 18.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 553 km 344 mi | 492 km 306 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 173 L 6.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V | Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK | 15.2 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 27.83 LC100 km | 26.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 44.78 LC100 mi | 42.89 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal | 2,285 L604 US gal503 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,174 LC/year | 3,998 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V
- Is 167 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range
- Has 127 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7
- Has 50 hp more
- Has 39 Nm more
- Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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