2005 Maybach 57 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Maybach 57 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 57 (542 HP) has 475 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1062 kg more than 1968 Riley 4. 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, 2005 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 779 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 57 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Maybach | Riley |
| Model | 57 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
