1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1313 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph Spitfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
| Model | Silver Wraith | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2110 mm |
