1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silver Spirit | E |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1443 mm |
