1999 Pontiac Rageous vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 380 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Rageous.
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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 1999 Pontiac Rageous has manual transmission. 1999 Pontiac Rageous will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Rageous | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Rageous | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
