2012 McLaren MP4-12C vs. 2005 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Zeta would be higher. 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 457 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (135 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 166 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, 2005 Lancia Zeta, 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | 2005 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | McLaren | Lancia |
| Model | MP4-12C | Zeta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1199 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
