1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna 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 675 kg more than 1999 Toyota Sienna.

Because 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Sienna.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1999 Toyota Sienna
Make Rolls-Royce Toyota
Model Silver Spirit Sienna
Year Released 1991 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3001 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 208 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 2380 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2910 mm


 

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