1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, 2005 Maybach 62 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 62 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. 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, 2005 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | Brougham | 62 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3830 mm |
