2010 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. (405 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 995 kg more than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. 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, 2010 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maybach 62 | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Maybach | Maserati |
| Model | 62 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 999 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2876 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6165 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1981 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3828 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 86 L |
