2008 BMW 550 vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 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 446 kg more than 2008 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.
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2008 BMW 550 | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 550 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4257 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |