1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Roadmaster | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3060 mm |
