2010 SSC Aero vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SSC Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SSC Aero would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 609 more horse power than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1337 kg more than 2010 SSC Aero.
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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2010 SSC Aero has manual transmission. 2010 SSC Aero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 SSC Aero | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | SSC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Aero | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 1062 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 1357 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1638 mm |
