1951 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Maybach 62
To start off, 2006 Maybach 62 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2006 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | 40 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3830 mm |
