1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1953 Bentley Mark VI is newer by 3 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. Both 1953 Bentley Mark VI and 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith are equipped with a 4,257 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 250 kg more than 1953 Bentley Mark VI.
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 1953 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1953 Bentley Mark VI 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:
| 1953 Bentley Mark VI | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mark VI | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |
