2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Maybach 57.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2005 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Bentley | Maybach |
Model | Continental | 57 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5513 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 542 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
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 | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |