2007 Maybach 62 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Maybach 62 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 458 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1925 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 62 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Maybach | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2855 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2380 mm |
