1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 61 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, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 365 kg more than 2011 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Phantom | 325 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5673 cc | 2494 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 | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2770 mm |