2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2011 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2011 Pagani Huayra is newer by 8 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, 2011 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 246 more horse power than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (454 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 1135 kg more than 2011 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2011 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (721 Nm). This means 2011 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2011 Pagani Huayra has manual transmission. 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 | 2011 Pagani Huayra | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Pagani |
Model | Phantom | Huayra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 700 HP |
Torque | 721 Nm | 740 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4605 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2036 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1169 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2795 mm |