2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (544 Nm). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Corvette | 57 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2220 mm |
