1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 59 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 681 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Skoda |
Model | Silver Wraith | Octavia |
Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |