1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada

To start off, both 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur and 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 142 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 555 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
Make Rolls-Royce Oldsmobile
Model Silver Spur Bravada
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4299 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 302 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 345 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2470 kg 1915 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2730 mm


 

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