1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 630 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.

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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 5.8 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 5.8 Silver Spur
Year Released 1993 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5800 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 786 Nm 600 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 2470 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3170 mm


 

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