1949 Chevrolet 2103 vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Chevrolet 2103. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Chevrolet 2103 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 660 kg more than 1949 Chevrolet 2103.
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 | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 2103 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3548 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |