2000 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Civic | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3294 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
