1949 BMW 340 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1341 kg more than 1949 BMW 340.
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.
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1949 BMW 340 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 340 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 6050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3690 mm |