1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 1981 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton 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:
1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
Model | Silver Spirit | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2680 mm |