2006 Maybach 62 vs. 2002 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2006 Maybach 62 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1485 kg more than 2002 Samsung SM5. 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, 2006 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 738 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maybach 62 | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Maybach | Samsung |
| Model | 62 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2710 mm |
