2007 BMW 118 vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 920 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.

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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2007 BMW 118 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 118 Silver Wraith
Year Released 2007 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 128 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3230 mm