2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 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 181 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 238 kg more than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Defender | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 108 L |
