1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 700 kg more than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 6C | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |
