1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

To start off, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (450 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 500 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage.

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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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