2007 BMW 130 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 130 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 164 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 114.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3690 mm |