1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia and 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.

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. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Ferrari Rolls-Royce
Model 375 Mille Miglia Silver Wraith
Year Released 1954 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4555 cc 4255 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1044 kg 2100 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3230 mm


 

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