2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1186 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | S2000 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 24.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |