2008 BMW X3 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 BMW X3.
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 X3 has automatic transmission and 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X3 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | X3 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 108 L |