1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 14 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 42 kg more than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. 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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Nissan |
Model | Silver Spur | Armada |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 106 L |