2000 Acura NSX vs. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 895 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (542 Nm). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Acura | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | NSX | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3170 mm |
