2005 Maserati MC12 vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 965 would be higher. 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 267 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 965. (356 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 965 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 965. (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati MC12 | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | MC12 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
