2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 192 kg more than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
