2009 BMW 750 vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 BMW 750.
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 750 | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 750 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3050 mm |