2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Toyota | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Tundra | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 83 L |
