1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 860 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
