2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, 2004 Maybach 57 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (542 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 Bentley Arnage. 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (901 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Arnage | 57 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 542 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 901 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
