1990 BMW M3 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 600 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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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1990 BMW M3 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | M3 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3050 mm |