2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1839 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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, 2009 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 713 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2009 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Lotus | Maybach |
| Model | Elise | 57 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 110 L |
