2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2008 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | RX-8 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 108 L |
