2001 BMW Z9 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2001 BMW Z9 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 221 kg more than 2001 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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2001 BMW Z9 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Z9 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |