1959 BMW 503 vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 BMW 503 is newer by 2 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 650 kg more than 1959 BMW 503.
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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1959 BMW 503 | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 503 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |