2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Panoz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Esperante | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 108 L |
