1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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. 1958 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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Daimler | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DE 36 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 3230 mm |
