1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 2060 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 210 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 210 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 210 | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 210 | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 108 L |