1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 730 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Wraith | 116 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 51 L |