2006 BMW 323 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 55 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 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine.

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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2006 BMW 323 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 323 Silver Dawn
Year Released 2006 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4566 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 229 km/hour 139 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 108 L