2001 Mazda Roadster vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2001 Mazda Roadster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1405 kg more than 2001 Mazda Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Roadster | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Roadster | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3170 mm |
