2008 Lexus GS vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, 2010 Maybach 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus GS would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (631 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GS. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 932 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS. 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, 2010 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GS | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Lexus | Maybach |
| Model | GS | 62 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 110 L |
