2008 Maybach 62 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Maybach 62 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,978 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (445 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1215 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (620 Nm). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maybach 62 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maybach | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5978 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 63 L |
