1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 61 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. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom (164 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 848 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Land Rover |
| Model | Phantom | Defender |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5673 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2800 mm |
