1949 Chevrolet 2103 vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1949 Chevrolet 2103 is newer by 1 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, 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Chevrolet 2103. (90 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1949 Chevrolet 2103. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 616 kg more than 1949 Chevrolet 2103. 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.
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1949 Chevrolet 2103 | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 2103 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3548 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |