2007 Porsche Cayman vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Cayman | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cayman | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 214 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 Weight | 1415 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 108 L |
