2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1777 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2007 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Express | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
