2005 Maserati Quattroporte 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 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Quattroporte 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 233 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 594 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Quattroporte | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4227 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
