Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6vsMaserati MC12 6.0 V12

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

GT2 RS 3.6

620 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2012
VS

Maserati MC12

6.0 V12

624 hp5998 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12

  • Most powerful
    624 hp
    465 kW
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    467 hp/t
    349 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6MaseratiMC126.0 V12
Power
620hp462kW
624hp465kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
652Nm481lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
45.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
9.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
453hp/t337kW/t205hp/1000 lb
Calculated
467hp/t349kW/t212hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
511Nm/t342lb-ft/ton
Calculated
488Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,469mm176in
5,143mm202in
Width
1,852mm73in
2,100mm83in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,205mm47in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,800mm110in
Max trunk volume
105L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
90L
115L
CO2 emissions
284g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6Maserati MC12 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.62,250-5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
MaseratiMC126.0 V125,500 rpm5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6MaseratiMC126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
9.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.9 s
39.2 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
620 hp
462 kW
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
624 hp
465 kW

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12 has 4 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 and Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
700 Nm
516 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
1,370 kg
3,020 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
330 km/h
205 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

Although Maserati MC12 6.0 V12 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 and Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
453 hp/t
337 kW/t
2.2 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
620 hp
462 kW
3.5 s
330 km/h
205 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6MaseratiMC126.0 V12
Power
620 hp
462 kW
624 hp
465 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
652 Nm
481 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,143 mm
202.5 in
Height
1,205 mm
47.4 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
-
CO2 score
284 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
453 hp/t
337 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
467 hp/t
349 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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