2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, 2010 Maybach 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (631 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental. 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, 2010 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Continental. (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Continental | 62 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
