2005 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.

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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2005 BMW 330 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 330 Silver Dawn
Year Released 2005 1955
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4255 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 108 L