1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 125 kg more than 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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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1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Wraith | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 528 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2134 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3210 mm |