2001 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari 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 436 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | GMC | Maserati |
| Model | Safari | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
