1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 355 kg more than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corniche | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
