>Similarly, a new $40,000 Honda Accord is superior in every way (power, amenities, ride quality, etc.) to a $200,000 Rolls Royce from the 90s.
To be pendantic, the ride quality of the Rolls Royce is still superior. We've had hydropneumatic suspension since the 50s, and that's not a feature anyone thought to include in an economy car. They don't compare to the electronic dampening we have today, but even vintage Rolls Royces are incredibly smooth and quiet.
The adaptive damping suspension available in modern Accords provides a pretty dang smooth ride. I’d love to see someone compare its ride quality head-to-head with a 90s Rolls. I think it would be much closer than you’d think.
Citroën used their fantastic hydractive suspension in their saloon cars - my first two Citroën C5 cars had it, and it was absolutely fantastic. I loved it, but sadly they've now dropped its use.
To be pendantic, the ride quality of the Rolls Royce is still superior. We've had hydropneumatic suspension since the 50s, and that's not a feature anyone thought to include in an economy car. They don't compare to the electronic dampening we have today, but even vintage Rolls Royces are incredibly smooth and quiet.