2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 BMW 545. (326 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 965 kg more than 2005 BMW 545. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2005 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
| Model | Phantom | 545 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 453 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2630 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5839 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1638 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3571 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
