1954 Riley RM A vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, both 1954 Riley RM A 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 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 865 kg more than 1954 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. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1954 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1954 Riley RM A 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 Riley RM A | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Riley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | RM A | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4255 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 |
