1942 Aston Martin 15 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Aston Martin 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Aston Martin 15 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1308 kg more than 1942 Aston Martin 15.
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. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1942 Aston Martin 15 has manual transmission. 1942 Aston Martin 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Aston Martin 15 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 15 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2430 kg |
