2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 286 kg more than 2003 Bentley Continental. 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bentley Continental. (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Continental | 57 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
