1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost. (779 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 BMW 5.8 | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 5.8 | Ghost |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 779 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3465 mm |