Car comparison

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VvsMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

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

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Ronart Lightning

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
VS

Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    451 Nm
    333 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
325hp242kW
390hp291kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
451Nm333lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
4,303mm169in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,195mm47in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
2,440mm96in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 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
MetricRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
16.2 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 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
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has 65 hp more than Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
407 Nm
300 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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
1,400 kg
3,086 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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
290 km/h
180 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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5.0 s
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s

Although Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V has more power, Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 s
290 km/h
180 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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 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
VehicleRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 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-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 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
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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.

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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

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 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

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