1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 639 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Maybach |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 57 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3391 mm |
