1981 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528.
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 Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 528 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
