1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, 2008 TVR T 440 R is newer by 18 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, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2008 TVR T 440 R.
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, 2008 TVR T 440 R (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 440 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | TVR |
| Model | Silver Spirit | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
