2002 BMW 332 vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,885 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.

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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2002 BMW 332 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 332 Silver Cloud
Year Released 2002 1957
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3201 cc 4885 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 338 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 1950 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 108 L