2005 BMW 740 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 740 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
