1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Porsche |
| Model | Silver Spur | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 67 L |
