2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Maybach 62
To start off, 2012 Maybach 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 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 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Express | 62 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2673 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
