The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
€ 92,400
€ 211,300
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 211,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
51.4
71.7
79.6
51.5
74.6
82.4
71.7 in
Width
74.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
51.4 in
Height
51.5 in
96.1
169.4
104.1
172.5
169.4 in
Length
172.5 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.44 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
AM138AD
Generation
Typ 920
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AR 8C
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
176 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
8.69 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
15 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
8 mpg
city
No data
18 mpg
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
294 mi
Range
346 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
346 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Environmental Impact
352.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
299.3 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
299.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
794 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
