1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 220 kg more than 1952 Bentley R Type Continental.
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:
1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | R Type Continental | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1952 | 1946 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |