1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 279 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 2400 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |
