2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley State Limousine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley State Limousine would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2002 Bentley State Limousine. (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley State Limousine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 655 kg more than 2009 Maybach 57.
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, 2009 Maybach 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Bentley State Limousine. (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Bentley State Limousine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley State Limousine | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | State Limousine | 57 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
