UK vs UK — 2015 vs 2009
| Dawn Black Badge | Ghost Black Badge | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 593 hp | 592 hp |
| Torque | 620 lb-ft | 664 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 6,592 cc | 6,749 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8 sec | 4.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 155 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.0 sec | 12.8 sec |
| Weight | 5,644 lbs | 5,489 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 3,112 mm | 3,295 mm |
| Length | 5,285 mm | 5,546 mm |
| Original MSRP | $356,500 | $382,000 |
| Value (Excellent) | $380,000 | $450,000 |
| Collectibility | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Rarity | 6/10 | 5/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 2015 Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge brings stronger collectibility to the table, and the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge answers with quicker acceleration. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Rolls-Royce has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 2015 Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge with the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 2015 Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge producing 593 hp and the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge delivering 592 hp. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge edges ahead at 4.5 seconds versus 4.8 seconds. Each of these machines offers a unique window into the era that produced it, making both worthy of consideration by collectors and drivers alike.