2005 Maserati MC12 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati MC12 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 347 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 10 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati MC12 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | MC12 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
