1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 202 kg more than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Land Rover |
| Model | Silver Spur | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 104 L |
