1980 Porsche 936 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, both 1980 Porsche 936 and 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.

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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 936 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Porsche 936 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Porsche Rolls-Royce
Model 936 Silver Wraith
Year Released 1980 1980
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2141 cc 6749 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 573 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 700 kg 2385 kg


 

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