2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Maybach 57

To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 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 2012 Maybach 57
Make Chevrolet Maybach
Model Express 57
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 319 HP 543 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 498 Nm 899 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 12 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 2735 kg
Vehicle Length 6210 mm 5728 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1981 mm
Vehicle Height 2090 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase Size 3940 mm 3391 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 110 L


 

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