2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 554 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Maserati MC12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Maserati MC12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | Punto | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 88 L |
