1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Hyundai |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Equus |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1491 mm |
