2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1964 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige. 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 825 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 2011 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Lotus | Maybach |
| Model | Exige | 57 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 110 L |
