2012 Audi A3 vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2012 Audi A3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 920 kg more than 2012 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3, 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A3 | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Audi | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A3 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 3070 mm |
