2008 Maserati MC12 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Maserati MC12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Clio 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 512 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati MC12 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | MC12 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
