1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Bentley |
| Model | Silver Spur | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 96 L |
