2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1520 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Tahoe | Phantom |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5834 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3571 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |