2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 857 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express. 2008 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom has manual transmission. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Express | Phantom |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |