2009 Maybach 62 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maybach 62 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 155 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (450 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1365 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911. 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 572 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2009 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maybach 62 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maybach | Porsche |
| Model | 62 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 67 L |
