2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 911 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 108 L |
