2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Maxima would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 878 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2013 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 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima, 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Maxima | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
