2008 Maybach 62 vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2008 Maybach 62 and 2008 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 2008 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. 2008 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maybach 62 | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Maybach | Pontiac |
| Model | 62 | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 49 L |
