2002 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 468 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Maybach 57 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Maybach | Nissan |
| Model | 57 | NV |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3711 mm |
