1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 240 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 112 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 240 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 | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Spirit | 240 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2660 mm |
