2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 720 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
