1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1529 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 2-Litre | Phantom |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5842 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3570 mm |