2006 Mercedes-Benz CK vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK. (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | CK | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
