2009 BMW 550 vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 723 kg more than 2009 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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2009 BMW 550 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 550 Silver Wraith
Year Released 2009 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 6750 cc
Horse Power 362 HP 0 HP
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 1662 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5310 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3050 mm


 

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