2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Carrera GT | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3070 mm |
