2008 Lexus LS vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (302 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 Lexus LS.
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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus LS. (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus LS | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Lexus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | LS | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 108 L |
