2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Panamera and 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 810 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 Drophead Coupe (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Panamera | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5608 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1986 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |