2005 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 329 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Maybach 57 (899 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Express | 57 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
