2005 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 945 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 325 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |