2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost and 2011 Renault Megane 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 430 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2011 Renault Megane. 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 Renault Megane, 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 588 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Renault |
| Model | Ghost | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 563 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3294 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
