2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | LR2 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
