1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Spider | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3465 mm |
