1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 62 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, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Audi |
| Model | Silver Wraith | A8 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
