2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (403 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Make Chevrolet Rolls-Royce
Model Corvette Silver Spirit
Year Released 2000 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 208 HP
Torque 476 Nm 403 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1490 mm


 

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