2000 Opel Corsa vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Because 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Corsa | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corsa | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
