1988 Volvo 760 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 760 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 760 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Volvo 760 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Volvo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 760 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6092 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3820 mm |