2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (999 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Arnage | 57 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
