1981 Chevrolet Monza vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Chevrolet Monza | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monza | Ghost |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 563 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3465 mm |