2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2001 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 911 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
