1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 335 kg more than 1948 Chrysler Town & Country.
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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1948 Chrysler Town & Country | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Town & Country | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 318 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3070 mm |