2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (442 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Audi | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A8 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |