1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 1240 kg more than 2010 Pagani Zonda.
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 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Pagani |
| Model | Silver Spur | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2730 mm |
