2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 12 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper 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 846 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
