1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 313 kg more than 2011 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Dodge |
| Model | Silver Spur | Durango |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 93 L |
