2005 Maybach 57 vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maybach 57 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 @ 5250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 57 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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 533 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 57 | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Maybach | Toyota |
| Model | 57 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |
