2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Maybach 62
To start off, 2012 Maybach 62 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 62 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 886 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maybach 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 825 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2012 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Honda | Maybach |
| Model | Civic | 62 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
