2005 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 880 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 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 330 Silver Wraith
Year Released 2005 1978
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 229 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5310 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3050 mm