1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
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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1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Dawn | Z4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4242 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |