2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Town & Country | Ghost |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 779 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3465 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |