1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 392 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | V8 Vantage | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |