2006 Maserati MC12 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati MC12 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 278 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati MC12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati MC12 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | MC12 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
