2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 383 kg more than 2012 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 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Express | 57 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2361 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
