2003 Maybach 57 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 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maybach 57 would be higher. Both 2003 Maybach 57 and 2004 Maybach 57 are equipped with a 5,513 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Maybach 57. (542 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Maybach 57. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (901 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maybach 57. (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maybach 57.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maybach 57 | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Maybach | Maybach |
| Model | 57 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 901 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2210 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3400 mm |
