2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin V12. (556 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V12 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 623 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
