2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (455 HP @ 5350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom has manual transmission. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Bentley |
Model | Phantom | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 455 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2495 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |