1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, 2005 Maybach 62 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Maybach 62. (544 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Maybach 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1748 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maybach |
| Model | Sidewinder | 62 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3830 mm |
