1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Maybach 57 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (613 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1999 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,357 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1019 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Express | 57 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3400 mm |
