2004 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 BMW 730.

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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2004 BMW 730 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 730 Silver Cloud
Year Released 2004 1965
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 6230 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 0 HP
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 8.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1790 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5380 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 3130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 81 L


 

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