1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra

To start off, 2011 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Elantra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 2011 Hyundai Elantra
Make Rolls-Royce Hyundai
Model Silver Spirit Elantra
Year Released 1990 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 402 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2380 kg 1332 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4486 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1519 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2700 mm


 

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