1984 BMW 316 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 BMW 316 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 316 Silver Wraith
Year Released 1984 1952
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1573 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1074 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 81 L


 

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