2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost

To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 756 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Make Chevrolet Rolls-Royce
Model Equinox Ghost
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 6600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 563 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 779 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1734 kg 2490 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1549 mm
Wheelbase Size 2858 mm 3294 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 83 L


 

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