2008 Maybach 57 vs. 2002 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maybach 57 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 61 more horse power than 2002 Maybach 57. (543 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2002 Maybach 57. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 526 kg more than 2002 Maybach 57. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maybach 57. (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maybach 57.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maybach 57 | 2002 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Maybach | Maybach |
| Model | 57 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2220 mm |
