1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1984 Volvo 760
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 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Spirit | 760 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
