1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 914 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3070 mm |
