2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. 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 @ 5350 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | GMC |
| Model | Phantom | Savana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 453 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2630 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5834 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1638 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3571 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
