2009 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 562 kg more than 2009 BMW 730.
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, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 730 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3070 mm |