2008 Maybach 57 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1571 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 828 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maybach 57 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Maybach | Toyota |
| Model | 57 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2620 mm |
