2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 3 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Brooklands. (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Brooklands.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati MC12. (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati MC12. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Brooklands | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |
