1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 575 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Cloud | 120 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |