1996 BMW 740 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 45 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. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 740 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 108 L |
