2009 Maybach 62 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maybach 62 | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Maybach | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 62 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 3030 mm |
