1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
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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1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2007 BMW 325 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Phantom | 325 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5673 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 215 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2770 mm |