2007 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 995 kg more than 2007 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 525 | Ghost |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3465 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |