1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Coupe | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3230 mm |