2004 Maybach 62 vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, both 2004 Maybach 62 and 2004 Morgan Aero 8 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 220 more horse power than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (322 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1673 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. 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 @ 2300 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. 2004 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2004 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maybach 62 | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Maybach | Morgan |
| Model | 62 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2530 mm |
