1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 595 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 1949 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 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 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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1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2012 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Hyundai |
Model | Silver Wraith | Tucson |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 58 L |