1984 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1984 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 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:
| 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Trans Am | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3060 mm |
