1949 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 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 1540 kg more than 1949 Fiat 500.
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. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1949 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Fiat 500 | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 500 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3230 mm |