2007 BMW M3 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (302 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 815 kg more than 2007 BMW M3.
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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | M3 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
