2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 133 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
| Model | Phantom | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
