2005 BMW 745 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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. 2005 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 745 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 745 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 108 L |