1960 BMW 502 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1960 BMW 502 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 740 kg more than 1960 BMW 502.
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. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1960 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1960 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 502 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 502 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
