1952 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 America (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 America.
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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ferrari 340 America | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 340 America | Silver Spirit II |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2250 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3060 mm |