2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 680 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
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 Phantom Drophead Coupe (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Aston Martin |
| Model | Phantom Drophead Coupe | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 453 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5608 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
