2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 985 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GTO | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
