2000 BMW 316 vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316.
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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 316 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
