1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 1195 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Porsche |
| Model | Silver Spur | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 54 L |
