1997 Chrysler Viper vs. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, both 1997 Chrysler Viper and 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,984 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 880 kg more than 1997 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1997 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chrysler Viper | 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7984 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3170 mm |
