1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | V8 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 402 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |