2001 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 957 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.

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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2001 BMW 318 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 318 Silver Wraith
Year Released 2001 1980
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 6749 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 141 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1428 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5310 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3050 mm