2007 BMW 550 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 12 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, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 770 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 550 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:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 550 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
