2004 Maybach 62 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2004 Maybach 62 and 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1658 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2004 Maybach 62 (900 Nm) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maybach 62 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Maybach | Mazda |
| Model | 62 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 48 L |
