1976 BMW 628 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1953 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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1976 BMW 628 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 628 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |