2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 503 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Defender | MC12 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |