2012 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, both 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2012 McLaren MP4-12C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 529 kg more than 2012 McLaren MP4-12C.
Because 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 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 2012 McLaren MP4-12C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-9, 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, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 | 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | Mazda | McLaren |
| Model | CX-9 | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2670 mm |
