1980 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 690 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Electra | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
