2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Phantom | Passat |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 721 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |