1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 250 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
| Model | Silver Spur | 550 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
