2006 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Maserati MC12

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 437 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (186 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Maserati MC12
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model Equinox MC12
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3425 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 186 HP 623 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 652 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2100 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 18.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 88 L


 

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