1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, both 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 and 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 830 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112.
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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | C 112 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |