2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2003 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and 2003 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 905 kg more than 2003 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Xterra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2003 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Nissan |
| Model | Phantom | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2660 mm |
