1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1954 Austin A 135 is newer by 8 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 145 kg more than 1954 Austin A 135.
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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 135 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.4:1 |
| 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 | 1955 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 81 L |
