2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1548 kg more than 2002 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Corvette | 62 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 110 L |
