2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Ram | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
