2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar S-Type 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 329 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 375 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 2006 Jaguar S-Type 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 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Jaguar S-Type | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | S-Type | MC12 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |