2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 143 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 560 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640. 2012 BMW 640 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. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Phantom | 640 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2495 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1365 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |