1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1429 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 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 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2012 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Silver Spur | Yaris |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1041 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 42 L |