2007 BMW 550 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 474 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 550 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1660 kg | 2134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
