1983 BMW M6 vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 875 kg more than 1983 BMW M6.
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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | M6 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
