2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Defender | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6750 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |