2009 BMW M3 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 M3 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | M3 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |