2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 616 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 606 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Tahoe | 62 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
