2008 BMW 523 vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 616 kg more than 2008 BMW 523.

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. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 523 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 523 Silver Wraith
Year Released 2008 1948
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
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 1490 kg 2106 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 81 L


 

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