2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2004 Alpina Roadster and 2004 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (622 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 285 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina Roadster | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Alpina | Maserati |
Model | Roadster | MC12 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |