2009 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 61 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 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 786 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
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 320 | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 320 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |