2012 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte and 2012 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 464 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1638 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Maybach 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Maybach 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 804 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2012 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Kia | Maybach |
| Model | Forte | 62 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 110 L |
