1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 787 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (440 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 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 | 1463 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 107 L |
