1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 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 117 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1963 Rover 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
Model | Silver Spirit | 2000 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |