2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2003 Marcos TS500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Marcos TS500 (321 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.
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, 2003 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Marcos | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | TS500 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |
