2005 Maybach 62 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Maybach 62 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 62 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 62 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maybach | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
