1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, both 1998 Holden Commodore and 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 860 kg more than 1998 Holden Commodore. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Commodore | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Commodore | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3170 mm |