2006 Maserati MC12 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Maserati MC12 and 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 460 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Maserati MC12 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Maserati Subaru
Model MC12 Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 623 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 652 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.2:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 330 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.8 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 2100 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.2 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 64 L


 

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