2009 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 3 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 344 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Nissan NV. 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 620 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maybach 62 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Maybach | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | NV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 106 L |
