1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 61 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (182 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 665 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silver Wraith | SLK |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
