1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 18 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 341 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
| Model | Silver Spirit | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
