2012 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Accord would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 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 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Accord | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
