1998 Nissan Silvia vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

To start off, both 1998 Nissan Silvia 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 52 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Silvia.

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) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Nissan Silvia 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Make Nissan Rolls-Royce
Model Silvia Silver Spur
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 250 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 600 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 3170 mm


 

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