1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 155 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silver Spur | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3001 mm |
