2009 BMW M6 vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, both 2009 BMW M6 and 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (448 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M6 | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | M6 | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |