1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 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 1964 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1964 Vauxhall Victor 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 1964 Vauxhall Victor
Make Rolls-Royce Vauxhall
Model Silver Wraith Victor
Year Released 1946 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4257 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 6.4:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 45 L


 

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