2011 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Savana would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | GMC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Savana | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
