2005 BMW 318 vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 57 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, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 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 711 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 318 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
