1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 40 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 590 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |