1996 BMW 540 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 15 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.
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1996 BMW 540 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 540 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |