1984 BMW 323 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 BMW 323.
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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1984 BMW 323 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 323 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3050 mm |