1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1542 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 356 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3070 mm |
