2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SSR | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
