2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Continental | 57 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2744 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 110 L |
