1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Maybach 62
To start off, 2006 Maybach 62 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 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 243 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Corvette | 62 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 110 L |
