2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | RX-8 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
