1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 21 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, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 580 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silver Spirit | CLS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2875 mm |
