1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia

To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 54 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. In terms of performance, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (124 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 904 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1951 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 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia, 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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Fabia 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 2005 Skoda Fabia
Make Rolls-Royce Skoda
Model Silver Wraith Fabia
Year Released 1951 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4257 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 6.4:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 140 km/hour 155 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2134 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 45 L