1998 BMW 323 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, both 1998 BMW 323 and 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 923 kg more than 1998 BMW 323. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 323 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3170 mm |
