1978 Renault 5 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 5 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1458 kg more than 1978 Renault 5. 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 5. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1978 Renault 5 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:
1978 Renault 5 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Renault | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 5 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 108 L |