1972 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 520 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
