1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 858 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 108 L |
