2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 970 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 108 L |
