2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1119 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Express | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3070 mm |
