Car comparison

Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48VvsMaserati MC12 6.0 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Pagani Zonda C12

7.3 i V12 48V

550 hp7291 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002
VS

Maserati MC12

6.0 V12

624 hp5998 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12

  • Most powerful
    624 hp
    465 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    467 hp/t
    349 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48VMaseratiMC126.0 V12
Power
550hp410kW
624hp465kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
652Nm481lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
48.7s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.4s
Calculated
9.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
440hp/t328kW/t200hp/1000 lb
Calculated
467hp/t349kW/t212hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
600Nm/t401lb-ft/ton
Calculated
488Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
7,291cc445cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
5,143mm202in
Width
2,055mm81in
2,100mm83in
Height
1,150mm45in
1,205mm47in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,675mm66in
-
Rear track
1,660mm65in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
115L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48VMaserati MC12 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiMC126.0 V125,500 rpm5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48VMaseratiMC126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.4 s
9.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
31.0 s
39.2 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V
550 hp
410 kW
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
624 hp
465 kW

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12 has 74 hp more than Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48V and Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
652 Nm
481 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
1,335 kg
2,943 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V
340 km/h
211 mph
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V3.7 s
MaseratiMC126.0 V123.8 s

Although Maserati MC12 6.0 V12 has more power, Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48V and Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V
440 hp/t
328 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
467 hp/t
349 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V
550 hp
410 kW
3.7 s
340 km/h
211 mph
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
624 hp
465 kW
3.8 s
330 km/h
205 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48V
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
Power
624 hp
465 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,143 mm
202.5 in
Height
1,205 mm
47.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePaganiZonda C127.3 i V12 48VMaseratiMC126.0 V12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
624 hp
465 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
652 Nm
481 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,143 mm
202.5 in
Height
1,205 mm
47.4 in
Power-to-weight score
440 hp/t
328 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
467 hp/t
349 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 i V12 48V

  • Has 98 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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