2003 Maybach 57 vs. 2008 Maybach 62
To start off, 2008 Maybach 62 is newer by 5 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. At 5,978 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Maybach 57. (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2003 Maybach 57. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 62 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Maybach 57. 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 62 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maybach 57. (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maybach 57.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maybach 57 | 2008 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Maybach | Maybach |
| Model | 57 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3830 mm |
