2006 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 11 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 33 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 525 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
