1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 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:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 308 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 108 L |