2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Maybach 62
To start off, 2012 Maybach 62 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 62 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1346 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2012 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2012 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Porsche | Maybach |
| Model | Cayman | 62 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |
