Car comparison

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 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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Maserati GranCabrio I

4.7 V8

450 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012
VS

Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007

Comparison overview

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Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.5 L/100 km
    10.5 mpg US
    12.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
450hp336kW
390hp291kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
451Nm333lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
517km321mi
Calculated
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
4,881mm192in
4,303mm169in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,353mm53in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,942mm116in
2,440mm96in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
173L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
75L
88L
CO2 emissions
337g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 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
MetricMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
16.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8 has 60 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 V8: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
510 Nm
376 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
1,980 kg
4,365 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
285 km/h
177 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V85.2 s
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s

Although Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8 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 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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 GranCabrio I 4.7 V8 and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 1.4 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
517 km
321 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 s
285 km/h
177 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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 GranCabrio I 4.7 V8 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
5.2 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
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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
VehicleMaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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
517 km
321 mi
553 km
344 mi
CO2 score
337 g/km
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Trunk score
173 L
6.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleMaserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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