2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,998 cc (2 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 78 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Camaro | MC12 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |