2004 Maybach 57 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (901 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maybach 57 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maybach | Porsche |
| Model | 57 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 901 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
