2006 Maserati MC12 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 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 268 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 165 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati MC12 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | MC12 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 623 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |