2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost would be higher. 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 383 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 679 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ghost | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 563 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1811 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3294 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
