1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 525 kg more than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | New Yorker | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |
