1952 Riley RM A vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1952 Riley RM A is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 865 kg more than 1952 Riley RM A.
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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1952 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1952 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Riley RM A | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Riley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | RM A | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3230 mm |
