2009 Maybach 62 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 300 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 921 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maybach 62 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Maybach | Aston Martin |
| Model | 62 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 97 L |
