2005 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 62 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 62 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Maybach | Cadillac |
| Model | 62 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 117 L |
