1948 Morris Six vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1948 Morris Six is newer by 2 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 53 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 876 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six 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:
| 1948 Morris Six | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Morris | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Six | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 81 L |
