2006 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (613 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (310 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,357 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 914 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maybach 57 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Maybach | Toyota |
| Model | 57 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 613 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 1357 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 100 L |
