2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Maybach |
| Model | Phantom Drophead Coupe | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2620 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
