1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, both 1946 Daimler DE 36 and 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith were released in the same year (1946). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 593 kg more than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1946 Daimler DE 36 has manual transmission. 1946 Daimler DE 36 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Daimler | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DE 36 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 3230 mm |
