1997 BMW 316 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1997 BMW 316 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 798 kg more than 1997 BMW 316.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 316 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 316 | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 81 L |
