1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1990 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Steyr |
| Model | Silver Spur | 500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 1850 mm |
