2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 810 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 107 L |
