1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1976 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen 181.
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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1976 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1976 Volkswagen 181 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1976 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Silver Wraith | 181 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2134 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |