1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 21 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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 415 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
