2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 424 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Maybach 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maybach |
Model | Defender | 62 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |