1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider 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 5 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider 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.
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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 340 Spider | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |