1983 BMW 628 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1983 BMW 628 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 366 kg more than 1983 BMW 628.

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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1983 BMW 628 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 628 Silver Dawn
Year Released 1983 1950
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1836 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 108 L