2009 BMW 328 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 11 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 328 | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 108 L |