1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Land Rover |
| Model | Silver Spur | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 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 | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 86 L |
