1988 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (455 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. 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, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 911 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
