2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper 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 935 kg more than 2002 Dodge Viper.
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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 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 | 1535 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
