2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. 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 209 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Phantom | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |