2009 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Express | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
