1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Spirit | 335 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 57 L |