1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1997 Rover 200 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
Model | Silver Spirit | 200 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2510 mm |