1965 Abarth OT vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth OT | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | OT | Silver Spirit II |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 215 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 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 | 680 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 107 L |