2004 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord 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 402 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Accord | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
