1987 BMW 750 vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, 2010 Maybach 62 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1987 BMW 750. 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, 2010 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 750 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 110 L |
