2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Ghost | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 563 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5608 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3294 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
