2004 Maserati MC12 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Maserati MC12 and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 406 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 894 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati MC12 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | MC12 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
