1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 61 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, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 942 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea.
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, 2012 Seat Altea, 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Seat |
Model | Silver Wraith | Altea |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2134 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |