2011 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2011 Honda Insight and 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1453 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, 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 Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
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2011 Honda Insight | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Insight | Phantom |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 2690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 6091 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |