2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 57 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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, 2007 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maybach |
| Model | Charger | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
