1996 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 535 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1996 BMW 535.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 535. (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 535. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 535 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 535 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |