2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS-V would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS-V. (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS-V.
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, 2010 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS-V. (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | STS-V | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |
