2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom and 2010 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP) has 236 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 709 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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 (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Phantom | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 453 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2630 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5834 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1638 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3571 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
