2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C and 2005 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 534 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Citroen C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Maserati MC12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Maserati MC12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Citroen | Maserati |
Model | C | MC12 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |