1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 BMW Z9.
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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1999 BMW Z9 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Z9 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3050 mm |