2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
