2001 BMW M3 vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 556 kg more than 2001 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. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 BMW M3 | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | M3 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2001 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |