2001 BMW L7 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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 L7 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | L7 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2001 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |