2007 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 625 kg more than 2007 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. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 330 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 330 Silver Wraith
Year Released 2007 1956
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3230 mm


 

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