2008 Maserati MC12 vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 Maserati MC12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 645 would be higher. 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 295 more horse power than 2007 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 645. 2007 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati MC12 | 2007 BMW 645 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | MC12 | 645 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5997 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 623 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 450 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 | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |