2003 Cadillac V Sixteen 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 Cadillac V Sixteen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen would be higher. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 2004 Maybach 57. (542 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 2004 Maybach 57. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen.
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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maybach 57. (901 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maybach 57.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | V Sixteen | 57 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 13600 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 1001 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 1356 Nm | 901 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3400 mm |
