2005 BMW 320 vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 11 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 67 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 320 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
