2005 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 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 7 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 610 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. 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 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 530 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
