2008 BMW 330 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 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. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 330 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 330 Silver Dawn
Year Released 2008 1951
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 4255 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 0 HP
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 6.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 139 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 108 L


 

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