2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom and 2011 Volvo XC60 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 153 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 769 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 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 (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Phantom | XC60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6700 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 453 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 719 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2690 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6091 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1638 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3820 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |