Maserati Spyder (2001 – 2006) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Maserati Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 390 hp against 320 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.2 s. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 11.3 L/100 km against 18.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,485 kg against 1,620 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet is 127 mm longer than the Maserati Spyder.
| Specification |
Maserati
Spyder
2001 – 2006
|
Porsche
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 390 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.0 s | 5.2 – 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 280 – 285 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 18.7 L/100 km | 11.3 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,303 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,620 – 1,630 kg | 1,485 – 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.