2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Express | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
