1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 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 97 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 910 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Spur | 960 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
