2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 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 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper 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:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3070 mm |
