2006 Maserati MC12 vs. 2006 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2006 Maserati MC12 and 2006 Maybach 62 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 80 more horse power than 2006 Maybach 62. (543 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Maybach 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1470 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 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati MC12. (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati MC12. 2006 Maybach 62 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 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati MC12 | 2006 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Maserati | Maybach |
Model | MC12 | 62 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 623 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 110 L |