2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viano | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3198 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |
