2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (454 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3580 mm |
