2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 15 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 337 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SL | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2045 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3070 mm |
