1996 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 60 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord 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:
1996 Honda Accord | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Accord | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |