2004 Honda Z vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2004 Honda Z 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 572 more horse power than 2004 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Z 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 Honda Z 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Z. (62 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Z | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Z | MC12 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 62 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 88 L |