2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 782 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati MC12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Defender | MC12 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |