1987 BMW 750 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
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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1987 BMW 750 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 750 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 81 L |