2007 Maybach 62 vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Maybach 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Laurel 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 389 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 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 710 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 62 | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Maybach | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 2855 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2730 mm |
