2008 BMW 523 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 370 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 523 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 164 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3690 mm |