1975 Porsche 930 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1489 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 930 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 930 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3320 mm |