2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 441 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Maserati MC12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Discovery | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
