1996 BMW 730 vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, both 1996 BMW 730 and 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 724 kg more than 1996 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 730 | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 730 | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 108 L |