1979 BMW 735 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 604 kg more than 1979 BMW 735.
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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 735 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
