1996 BMW M3 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 228 kg more than 1996 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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1996 BMW M3 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | M3 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 164 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3690 mm |