1996 BMW 540 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 289 kg more than 1996 BMW 540.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 540 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
