2009 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 330 | Ghost |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 779 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3294 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |