2008 BMW 130 vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 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.
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2008 BMW 130 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 130 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2008 | 1949 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 108 L |