2007 BMW 130 vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 725 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 130 | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |
