1996 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1996 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1996 BMW 740. 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 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 740. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 740 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 110 L |
