2007 BMW 335 vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 930 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 335 | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |