2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 535 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Aston Martin |
| Model | Phantom | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
