1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 886 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
| Model | Silver Spur | P5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |
