2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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 (2 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1356 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Maserati MC12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Escalade | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 88 L |
