2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati MC12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 278 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Lumina | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 623 HP |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
