2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Porsche |
Model | Phantom | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 448 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |