2012 Nissan NV vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan NV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan NV would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | NV | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2131 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |
