1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 730 kg more than 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | De Tomaso |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2610 mm |
