1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 355 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Spirit II | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1450 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 25.4 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 73 L |
