1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318.
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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
| Model | Silver Spirit | 318 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
