2009 BMW 125 vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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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2009 BMW 125 | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 125 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 108 L |