Car comparison

Saleen S7 7.0 i V8vsMaserati MC12 6.0 V12

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

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Saleen S7

7.0 i V8

558 hp7011 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2004
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

Saleen S7 7.0 i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    712 Nm
    525 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • 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
ModelSaleenS77.0 i V8MaseratiMC126.0 V12
Power
558hp416kW
624hp465kW
Torque
712Nm525lb-ft
652Nm481lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
48.4s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
49.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
9.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
446hp/t333kW/t202hp/1000 lb
Calculated
467hp/t349kW/t212hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
570Nm/t381lb-ft/ton
Calculated
488Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
7,011cc428cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
5,143mm202in
Width
1,990mm78in
2,100mm83in
Height
1,040mm41in
1,205mm47in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,750mm69in
-
Rear track
1,710mm67in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
115L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Saleen S7 7.0 i V8Maserati MC12 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Saleen S7 7.0 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SaleenS77.0 i V86,400 rpm4,000 rpm6,650 rpm
MaseratiMC126.0 V125,500 rpm5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaleenS77.0 i V8MaseratiMC126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
9.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.2 s
39.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaleenS77.0 i V8
558 hp
416 kW
MaseratiMC126.0 V12
624 hp
465 kW

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12 has 66 hp more than Saleen S7 7.0 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Saleen S7 7.0 i V8 and Maserati MC12 6.0 V12: 66 hp (49 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaleenS77.0 i V8
712 Nm
525 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
SaleenS77.0 i V83.9 s
MaseratiMC126.0 V123.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati MC12 6.0 V12 and Saleen S7 7.0 i V8: 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
446 hp/t
333 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
558 hp
416 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,040 mm
40.9 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
VehicleSaleenS77.0 i V8MaseratiMC126.0 V12
Power
558 hp
416 kW
624 hp
465 kW
Torque
712 Nm
525 lb-ft
652 Nm
481 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,040 mm
40.9 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
446 hp/t
333 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
467 hp/t
349 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Saleen S7 7.0 i V8

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Maserati MC12 6.0 V12

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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