1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 16 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 530 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silver Spur | CLS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
