1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2004 Saturn ION
To start off, 2004 Saturn ION is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 685 kg more than 2004 Saturn ION.
Because 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Saturn ION, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2004 Saturn ION | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Saturn |
Model | Phantom | ION |
Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5673 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2640 mm |