2008 BMW X5 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X5 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:
2008 BMW X5 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | X5 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 108 L |