2004 BMW 745 vs. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 123 kg more than 2004 BMW 745.
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 745 | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 745 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |