2006 BMW 330 vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 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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2006 BMW 330 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 330 Silver Dawn
Year Released 2006 1954
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1810 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 108 L