2005 Maybach 62 vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maybach 62 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 229 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 487 kg more than 2010 GMC Sierra. 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 62 | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Maybach | GMC |
| Model | 62 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 98 L |
