1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1956 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1956 Vauxhall Wyvern is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1956 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1956 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1956 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1956 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
Model | Silver Wraith | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2730 mm |