1995 Holden Statesman vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 800 kg more than 1995 Holden Statesman.
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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Statesman. (370 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Statesman | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Statesman | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
