2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 87 kg more than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Range Rover | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 100 L |
