2008 BMW 730 vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 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. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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 730 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 730 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2008 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4256 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 | 17.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 108 L |