2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | CLC | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 108 L |