1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 690 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 550 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3070 mm |