2007 BMW 318 vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 BMW 318.
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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 318 | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 318 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |