2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (455 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Scion |
| Model | Phantom | tC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 455 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2495 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2700 mm |
