2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2007 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, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | RX-8 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
