1984 Porsche 930 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 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 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 1130 kg more than 1984 Porsche 930.
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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1984 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1984 Porsche 930 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 Porsche 930 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 930 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3060 mm |