2005 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2005 BMW 316 and 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 316 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
